Best of Helmut Kohl

Best of Helmut Kohl

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FRANK LEONHARDT

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl turns his back as he sits in his wheelchair at the esplanade of lake Tegernsee in Bad Wiessee, southern Germany on April 5, 2013 while being on a vacation at the Medical Park Clinic. AFP PHOTO / FRANK LEONHARDT GERMANY OUT

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl turns his back as he sits in his wheelchair at the esplanade of lake Tegernsee in Bad Wiessee, southern Germany on April 5, 2013 while being on a vacation at the Medical Park Clinic. AFP PHOTO / FRANK LEONHARDT GERMANY OUT

'30 Years Kohl Era' - Gala

Sean Gallup

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrives at a gala evening in Kohl's honour at the Deutsches Museum on September 27, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Guests from politics, church and society attended the event to honour Kohl on the 30th anniversary of Kohl becoming chancellor. During his chancellorship Kohl facillitated the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrives at a gala evening in Kohl's honour at the Deutsches Museum on September 27, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Guests from politics, church and society attended the event to honour Kohl on the 30th anniversary of Kohl becoming chancellor. During his chancellorship Kohl facillitated the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.

Helmut Kohl Presents New Book 'Aus Sorge Um Europa'

Hannelore Foerster

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl attends the presentation of his new book: 'Aus Sorge Um Europa' ('Out Of Concern For Europe') at Villa Kennedy on November 3, 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. In the book Kohl is particularly critical of the European Union's acceptance of Greece as a member state in 1981, which he deems as too early and holds his successor, former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, partially responsible. Kohl also claims the EU has become too lax in enforcing financial criteria on its members.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl attends the presentation of his new book: 'Aus Sorge Um Europa' ('Out Of Concern For Europe') at Villa Kennedy on November 3, 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. In the book Kohl is particularly critical of the European Union's acceptance of Greece as a member state in 1981, which he deems as too early and holds his successor, former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, partially responsible. Kohl also claims the EU has become too lax in enforcing financial criteria on its members.

'30 Years Kohl Era' - Gala

Sean Gallup

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrives at a gala evening in Kohl's honour at the Deutsches Museum on September 27, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Guests from politics, church and society attended the event to honour Kohl on the 30th anniversary of Kohl becoming chancellor. During his chancellorship Kohl facillitated the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrives at a gala evening in Kohl's honour at the Deutsches Museum on September 27, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Guests from politics, church and society attended the event to honour Kohl on the 30th anniversary of Kohl becoming chancellor. During his chancellorship Kohl facillitated the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.

Koehler Hosts Dinner For Former Chancellor Kohl

Andreas Rentz

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl attends a private dinner at Bellevue Pallace on December 8, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. German President Horst Koehler honored Kohl for the lifework of the former German chancellor. Kohl will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 3, 2010.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl attends a private dinner at Bellevue Pallace on December 8, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. German President Horst Koehler honored Kohl for the lifework of the former German chancellor. Kohl will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 3, 2010.

Christian Democrats Celebrate 20 Years Since Reunification Of Germany

Sean Gallup

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl kisses the hand of current German Chancellor Angela Merkel from his wheelchair upon his arrival at a celebration of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) on October 1, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The CDU is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fusion of the West German and East German Christian Democrats in 1990. Germany will mark 20 years since the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3 following the collapse of the East German communist government one year before.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl kisses the hand of current German Chancellor Angela Merkel from his wheelchair upon his arrival at a celebration of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) on October 1, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The CDU is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fusion of the West German and East German Christian Democrats in 1990. Germany will mark 20 years since the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3 following the collapse of the East German communist government one year before.

Reception To Celebrate Helmut Kohl's 80th Birthday

Andreas Rentz

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl speaks to the audience during his official birthday reception at the Pfalzbau on May 5, 2010 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Kohl celebrated his 80th birthday on April 3, 2010.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl speaks to the audience during his official birthday reception at the Pfalzbau on May 5, 2010 in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Kohl celebrated his 80th birthday on April 3, 2010.

Christian Democrats Celebrate 20 Years Since Reunification Of Germany

Sean Gallup

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, whose initiatives made German reunification in 1990 possible, attends a celebration of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) on October 1, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The CDU is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fusion of the West German and East German Christian Democrats in 1990. Germany will mark 20 years since the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3 following the collapse of the East German communist government one year before.

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, whose initiatives made German reunification in 1990 possible, attends a celebration of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) on October 1, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The CDU is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fusion of the West German and East German Christian Democrats in 1990. Germany will mark 20 years since the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3 following the collapse of the East German communist government one year before.

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Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl turns his back as he sits in his... News PhotoBavaria,Former,Germany,Helmut Kohl,Horizontal,Human Interest,Lake,Pedestrian Walkway,People,Promenade,Sitting,Tegernsee,Turning,Vacations,WheelchairPhotographer FRANK LEONHARDTCollection: DPA 2013 AFPFormer German Chancellor Helmut Kohl turns his back as he sits in his wheelchair at the esplanade of lake Tegernsee in Bad Wiessee, southern Germany on April 5, 2013 while being on a vacation at the Medical Park Clinic. AFP PHOTO / FRANK LEONHARDT GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read FRANK LEONHARDT/AFP/Getty Images)